GDPR COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Hej Messmate,
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives EU residents important rights about their personal data. Here’s how we comply with these requirements and protect your privacy.
Your GDPR Rights
Right to Information: You have the right to know what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Right of Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your personal data in most circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data while disputes are resolved.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format to transfer to another service.
Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: We don’t use automated profiling, but you’d have rights if we did.
What Data We Process
Newsletter Subscribers: Email address, subscription preferences, engagement data
Website Visitors: Analytics data, cookies, IP addresses (see Cookie Policy)
Customers: Purchase history, contact details, delivery information
Community Members: Discord interactions, collaborative project contributions
Business Contacts: Email correspondence, professional inquiry details
Our Legal Basis for Processing
Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, cookies (where required)
Contract Performance: Order fulfillment, customer service
Legitimate Interests: Website analytics, security, business communications
Legal Compliance: Tax records, business documentation requirements
How to Exercise Your Rights
Email Us: Contact linnea@aswewrite.com with your request
Be Specific: Tell us exactly what you want (access, deletion, correction, etc.)
Verify Your Identity: We may ask for verification to protect your data
Response Time: We’ll respond within 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests)
Data Transfers
International Transfers: We may process data outside the EU using services like:
- Email providers (with appropriate safeguards)
- Analytics tools (anonymised where possible)
- Payment processors (with standard contractual clauses)
Safeguards: We only use services with adequate data protection measures.
Data Security
We protect your data through:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access on a need-to-know basis
- Secure backup and recovery procedures
Data Retention
See our Data Retention Policy for specific timeframes. We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected or as required by law.
Complaints
Contact Us First: We prefer to resolve concerns directly and promptly.
Supervisory Authority: You have the right to complain to your local data protection authority if you’re not satisfied with our response.
UK ICO: As a UK-based business, we’re also regulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Children’s Data
We don’t knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover we have such data, we’ll delete it promptly.
Changes to Processing
If we significantly change how we process your data, we’ll:
- Update our Privacy Policy
- Notify affected users by email where possible
- Seek new consent if required by law
Our Commitment
We believe privacy is a fundamental right. GDPR compliance isn’t just about legal requirements – it’s about treating your data with the respect it deserves.
We regularly review our practices to ensure ongoing compliance as our business evolves and regulations develop.
Questions About GDPR?
Need help understanding your rights? Want to exercise any of these rights? Have concerns about our data practices? Contact us through our main contact page or email directly.
We’re committed to transparency and will work with you to address any privacy concerns promptly.
Privacy-protected waters and fair winds,
//Captain Linn & Sir Bear 🏴☠️
The Resilience
[Last updated: 25 August 2025]